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A number of schools two Welsh counties are closed on Wednesday, November 5, due to severe flooding overnight. Parts of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire have been hit badly after heavy downpours on Tuesday, with properties and roads flooded. The fire service said it had to rescue drivers who became trapped in their cars on Tuesday evening. You can follow all the latest updates on the weather here. The severe flooding in Carmarthenshire has led to a number of schools being closed across the county. Stay informed on Carms news by signing up to our newsletter here The council's website states that the decision has been made to close six schools due to "health and safety" and " school transport" issues caused by flooding. The schools which have been closed are: In Pembrokeshire, St Aidans Church in Wales VA School has been closed. A post from Bro Dinefwr said: "Due to adverse weather conditions and the dangerous nature of some roads. The difficult decision has been made to close the school on Wednesday." Bro Myddrin said it was closed due to the road to the school being "completely flooded and not passable". All the latest school closures in Carmarthenshire can be found at schoolclosures.carmarthenshire.gov.wales, while Pembrokeshire council asks locals to follow updates on their Facebook page. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
